Sterling Boyd Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board abstract still life painting depicting a blue vase of flowers against a pale blue-green background, rendered in a heavy impasto technique with flowers in shades of yellows and pinks. Signed and dated "Strauser 73" lower left. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight - 23 1/4" H x 11 3/8" W. Framed - 30 1/4" H x 18 1/4" W. American, mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)